The 007 Double
When James Bond needed a gentleman’s double rifle, London’s Anderson Wheeler delivered.
High Plains Mulies
Lusting always for that stiff-legged, blocky buck laboring under a spectacular rack of bones.
Dispatch from Alaska: Guiding Moon-Bear Hunts
An Alaskan guide and his client come danger-close to a brown bear under a northern moon.
Deathbed Elk
Thanks to a special end-of-life hunting opportunity in Washington state, a cancer patient was able to fulfill his lifelong dream of shooting an elk.
The Yukon Wants More Bison Killed
An overpopulated herd has led the Canadian government to extend seasons and urge hunters to shoot cows.
Huge Bucks Die After Locking Antlers
It happens every year, but losing two monster deer to the rut is always saddening.
Woman Stabs Boyfriend with Mounted Sailfish
The man was sketching the fish when his girlfriend “poked him with its nose.” Alcohol, obviously, was involved.
New $100 Tax Proposed On Every Gun Sold
Politicians aren’t making distinctions over magazine capacity, action type, or barrel length. Every gun is a target.
Columbia Quail
A South Carolina man began raising quail to train his gun dogs with. That simple act led to one of the largest farm-raised quail producers in the world.
Deer Terrorize Hippies in Shakespearean Oregon
As strange as that title reads, the story and video that inspired it are even more bizarre.
Elephants May Hold the Cure for Cancer
Thanks to several special genes, elephants are able to live as long as humans with only a fraction of the cancer mortality.
Triple Threat
Three hunters, three illegally taken trumpeter swans, three charges, three shotguns seized — one bad day.
Pasta and Oysters
Wild game recipes from Sporting Classics’ Jim Casada.
Hornady Introduces New Polymer Tip to Combat Melting Problems
Hornady’s big announcement was the creation of new polymer tips for its rifle ammo, solving the problem of previous tips melting at high velocities.
Florida Planning Second Bear Hunt Despite Protestors
Regardless of the weeping and wailing of those opposed, Florida is preparing for next year’s bear hunt after the successful completion of 2015’s inaugural season.
SC Man Caught with More Than 7,000 Stolen Guns
Brent Nicholson, 51, likely stole the guns from hunters and hunt clubs in neighboring North Carolina.
The Leather Fish
Lance Boen’s dramatic leather sculptures of fish and wildlife appeal not only visually, but also to our senses of touch and smell.
Moose Attack Proves the 9mm is Lethal … Sort Of
A Montana man doesn’t even remember firing at the charging bull, but he certainly hit it.
Announcing the November/December 2015 Issue of Sporting Classics
The newest issue features Jim Carmichel, Archibald Rutledge, E. Donnall Thomas Jr., and more!
Fall Classic Shotgun Shoot Underway
A three-day shotgun shoot is in progress this very minute, but it’s not too late to join in.
Bill Could Ease Suppressor Acquisition
If passed, the Hearing Protection Act would allow shooters to purchase suppressors more easily.
Crab Cakes and Mexican Deer
Wild game recipes from Sporting Classics’ Jim Casada.
We’re Going to (Hunt at) the Zoo
What do you get when you combine dog hunting and a Norwegian zoo? Grounds for a lawsuit.
Dallas Safari Club Sues Delta Over Trophy Shipment Bans
Dallas Safari Club and several other conservation organizations are going to court over Delta Air Lines’ ban on Big Five trophy shipping.
Like Shooting Musk Oxen on an Ice Floe
When the Alaskan ice floes break up and the bridge back to land vanishes, musk oxen can either be shot, starve, or drown.
Federal Judge: Chippewa Tribe Can Hunt Deer at Night … Again
Native Americans in northern Wisconsin can once again pursue white-tailed deer at night, despite the Department of Natural Resources’ objections.
Grouse, Woodcock Numbers Down on Annual Ruffed Grouse Society Hunt
The Ruffed Grouse Society’s 34th annual National Grouse and Woodcock Hunt, conducted as a type of population survey, saw its second worst ruffed grouse harvest ever.
Snow Birds
A father and son venture north into one of the coldest Novembers in Illinois history.
My Greatest Shot: One Sweet Shot
One of several great shots featured in Sporting Classics’ Guns & Hunting 2015 issue.
My Greatest Shot: Shoot & Catch
One of several great shots featured in Sporting Classics’ Guns & Hunting 2015 issue.
The Shoulder Season
Montana may allow gun hunters to take more elk in response to 80 overpopulated management zones.
Flooding Won’t Hinder Side-by-Side Shoot
Back Woods Quail Club avoided much of the recent flooding in South Carolina and will go ahead with next week’s shoot.
Aldo Leopold’s Fox
This wasn’t the gun he needed; it was the gun he wanted.
SNL, Amy Schumer, and My Great-Great-Grandfather
What Saturday Night Live and gun control activist Amy Schumer meant to be a mockery made me nostalgic instead.
Verizon Sparks Backlash by Dropping Outdoor Channel
Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks, the company behind Outdoor and Sportsman Channel, is urging its viewers to contact Verizon and request the outdoor programming’s return — or drop Verizon altogether.
Beretta’s Round Revolution
Beretta’s new round-action Parallelo … Could this be the first step in the evolution of a classic?
Readers’ Favorites
Quotes from the July/August 2015 issue of Sporting Classics.
Target Rich Environment
The many steelhead streams of Southeast Alaska hold the potential for great action during the spring run.
Gunning at the Biltmore
Guests can get a taste of George Vanderbilt’s legendary hospitality and shotgun sports at the new Biltmore Sporting Clays Club, close to the elegant old mansion.
Sporting Classics’ Annual Shotgun Accessories Review
New shotshells, choke tubes, and other accessories on the market in 2015.
Mossberg Lends Support to Collegiate Waterfowlers
Campus Waterfowl unites collegiate waterfowlers from around the country via social media.
Life and Limb
A bowhunter’s quick thinking and his grandmother’s advice prevented a bad mauling from becoming a terrible death.
Browning Will Introduce Entire Line of Ammunition in 2016
Beginning in 2016, Browning will offer a variety of ammunition types for sportsmen and shooters.
Wild
Just when you think a hunt couldn’t possibly get more dangerous and exciting, something really wild comes along.
Mountain Goat Hunting with the 7mm Rem. Mag.
Nosler’s founder John A. Nosler explains how he adjusted the .300 H&H Magnum to form a 7mm cartridge.
Weatherby Announces Revamped Mark V, New Magnum Cartridge
The overhauled Mark V, the aptly named New Mark V, will include a chambering in 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum.
Duck Soup and Striper Parmesan
Wild game recipes from Sporting Classics’ Jim Casada.
Gone, Not Forgotten
Dan Nauta didn’t live to see his nine-year-old son’s first buck, but he was there in spirit.
Ten Hilarious Outdoor Quotes
Funny truths and half-truths about hunting and fishing.
The Other Browning Boys
John Browning wasn’t an isolated genius, but rather a single peak among several mountains.















































